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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.91, 1,429.14 and 593.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.91, 1,429.14 and 593.57 is: 818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.91 : 1,429.14 = 593.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.91/1,429.14 = 593.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.91x = 1,429.14 × 593.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.91x = 848,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,294.63/1,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.89

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